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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2013

Springfield, Mo. opens rehabbed maintenance facility

The FTA provided $7.7 million in State of Good Repair funds and $1.4 million in Recovery Act funds toward the $11.8 million facility, which is operated by City Utilities, the transit authority for Springfield.

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ArticlesAugust 20, 2013

Safety for Operators and Pedestrians

Operators can help make the streets safe for all by being more aware of pedestrians and proceeding with caution.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2013

Rail safety grants awarded to 8 agencies

Innovative projects will teach riders, drivers and pedestrians around the country some valuable lessons on interacting safely with transit tracks.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2013

Conn. breaks ground on Phase 2 of urban transitway

Alleviates the need for drivers to navigate one-way streets through downtown Stamford, while making the trip to the transportation center quicker, thanks in part to partially dedicated lanes for high-occupancy vehicles and efficiently timed signals to keep buses moving.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2013

Massachusetts transit unveils $5.2M bus terminal

Includes an enclosed, climate-controlled passenger waiting area, five off-street bus bays to accommodate 14 bus routes that serve approximately 3,500 riders each day, a full-service ticket counter, public restrooms and space for a future coffee shop. The new center replaces a small mobile trailer that had been a temporary fix since 2006.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2013

Lextran board approves GE site purchase

The 13.69 acre tract of property, which will be used to construct a new facility, is contingent upon approval from the FTA and the completion of the 90-day due diligence period.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2013

Mo. unveils $2.6M ARRA-funded bus facility

Includes bus storage, maintenance areas and offices for OATS Northeast, which provides demand-response and fixed-route transportation for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and the state’s rural areas.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2013

Micro BIrd G5 bus completes Altoona

Outperformed the competition on the interior noise tests with impressive results and got to the finish line with a clean slate on the body structure.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2013

Mass.-based Worcester Transit opens new bus hub

The new hub offers riders a direct connection to other transportation services, including the MBTA commuter rail to Boston, Amtrak and intercity bus service.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2013

FTA releases $3.7B more Sandy relief for transit

Will help the four major transit agencies in New York and New Jersey that sustained the greatest damage from Hurricane Sandy. Nearly one-third of the money is set aside to help the agencies begin investing in resiliency projects to help ensure that their transit assets are better able to withstand future disasters, such as major floods.

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